Mountain View High School vs. Los Altos High School
Should I attend Mountain View High School or Los Altos High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Mountain View High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Los Altos High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,316 students in grades 9-12, Mountain View High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 2,136 students in grades 9-12, Los Altos High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 83% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,316 students
2,136 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
122 teachers
113 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#57 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
#121 out of 3649 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
83%
Graduation Rate
91%
98%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
570
518
Grade 10 Students
565
519
Grade 11 Students
575
545
Grade 12 Students
606
554
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
26%
29%
% Hispanic
23%
28%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
38%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
11%
6%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.72
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%